Dec 15 Watch 10:01 Breaking the cycle of childhood trauma in rural Montana By Cat Wise, Leah Nagy Trauma experienced in childhood is often passed down from generation to generation. In rural Montana, scarce mental health resources and stigmas about seeking treatment are making the crisis worse. Special correspondent Cat Wise and producer Leah Nagy look at what’s… Continue watching
Dec 15 FBI won’t ‘sidestep’ sexual misconduct claims, director says By Jim Mustian, Associated Press FBI Director Christopher Wray is seeking to reassure agents that the bureau won't tolerate sexual misconduct in the workplace, promising more resources and full investigations into claims brought against FBI officials. Continue reading
Dec 15 U.S. vaccinations ramp up as 2nd COVID-19 shot nears By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Hundreds more U.S. hospitals are set to begin vaccinating their workers Tuesday as federal regulators issued a positive review of a second COVID-19 vaccine shot needed to boost the nation's largest vaccination campaign. Continue reading
Dec 14 Watch 4:28 U.S. begins vaccinations as COVID-19 deaths reach 300,000 The U.S. passed 300,000 deaths from COVID-19 on Monday just hours after vaccine doses rolled out to Americans for the first time. William Brangham reports on a day that has brought landmark moments in the pandemic. Continue watching
Dec 14 Watch 7:58 With time running out, an economic relief deal eludes lawmakers As we mark 300,000 deaths from COVID, a deal to provide economic relief still eludes lawmakers. Time is running out, with benefits from CARES Act set to expire the day after Christmas. A bipartisan group offered two proposals Monday afternoon… Continue watching
Dec 14 Trump eases rules for religious social service providers By Collin Binkley, Associated Press Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie said the changes will "remove unfair obstacles." Critics, however, said the changes will remove important protections for LGBTQ people and others who may face discrimination from religious groups. Continue reading
Dec 14 Watch 10:11 Childhood trauma impacts millions of Americans, and it’s having devastating consequences By Cat Wise, Jaywon Choe Childhood trauma impacts millions of Americans, and its consequences can be devastating. Those experiencing high levels of trauma can see dramatically lower life expectancies, and the CDC estimates it accounts for billions of dollars in healthcare costs and lost productivity. Continue watching
Dec 14 U.S. COVID-19 deaths top 300,000 as vaccinations begin By Adam Geller, Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press The number of dead tallied by Johns Hopkins University rivals the population of St. Louis or Pittsburgh. It is more than five times the number of Americans killed in the Vietnam War. Continue reading
Dec 14 WATCH: Biden speaks after Electoral College vote By Aamer Madhani, Will Weissert, Associated Press Joe Biden is ready to declare that “not even an abuse of power” can stop a peaceful transition of power in the U.S. after last month's election — a swipe at President Donald Trump's refusal to accept defeat and at… Continue reading
Dec 14 Cleveland baseball team’s owner says name won’t change in 2021 By Tom Withers, Associated Press After months of discussions with a variety of groups, including Native Americans who have long protested against the team's use of a moniker and symbols that many deem racist, the American League team is dropping the name it has been… Continue reading